As a quick update, we wanted to let you know that we are still awaiting notification from our team in China as to when they will be able to begin the PVT (production validation test). This will be the final step prior to production and shipping. Read the full update.
Just a quick update. Our factory has finally reopened, and we are currently waiting for them to confirm when we can begin the production validation test (PVT). We expect this to happen this month with full production starting shortly thereafter. Read the full update.
Our factories in China have shut down because of Coronavirus, so we are still waiting to commence the production validation test (PVT). Read the full update.
I hope everyone is doing well and the new year is off to a great start for all of you. I’m going to provide more frequent updates than previously, hence this short update just a few weeks after the last. Read the full update.
First and foremost, happy new year! I'm sorry to say that we've not begun shipping yet. I wish I had better news, but I don't. I know this is frustrating for all of you. It's frustrating for us as well. Read the full update.
We're in the final stretch! The boards are currently undergoing rigorous testing to make sure they are of the highest quality prior to shipping. This has delayed us by about three weeks, but it is a critical piece of delivering a top-notch product. Read the full update.
We're getting very close to being able to ship. Finalizing our surface mount assembly line took a bit longer than expected, which ran us into a few Chinese national holidays, but I'm happy to report we've got our first samples! Read the full update.
We hope you are all staying safe and healthy in these unprecedented times. We've got a few updates to share with you regarding the Hackboard 2 shipping schedule and board updates. Read the full update.
We hope you're all getting excited for the delivery of Hackboard 2! We have more details on the LAN sourcing issue and storage and memory upgrade options discussed in our previous update. Read the full update.
We've overcome many supply chain challenges and are planning to complete Hackboard 2 production in August. There are also some exciting upgrade options on the horizon! Read the full update.
The worldwide chip shortages rocking the entire electronics industry have also affected our delivery timeline. We're making good progress overcoming these problems by working with our supply chain partners and redesigning the board around parts with better availability. Read the full update.
We did some testing on Hackboard 2 to evaluate operation with a heat sink and the enclosure, with some terrific results. Read the full update.
Thank you to all our backers for helping make Hackboard 2 a reality! We have some exciting news about an upgraded enclosure and more. Read the full update.
If the campaign breaks $100,000, we'll add a freebie to every Hackboard 2 sold during the campaign! Also, by popular demand, we've decided to extend Linux support beyond the campaign. Read the full update.
Thank you for all of your support and overwhelmingly positive feedback for Hackboard 2. A bunch of people asked for a case, so we made the case available separately from the starter and complete kits. We've also had some questions about the GPIO pinout, using multiple screens (we've managed four so far), and the battery connector on the board. Read the full update.
Thanks for your interest in Hackboard 2, one of the first and most affordable Windows 10 Pro single-board computers to feature optional 4G/5G connectivity. We're now live on Crowd Supply with an incredible campaign-only offer for you. Read the full update.